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This is great. i have written a novel and have been able to sit with a heavily published author. On his advice I have gotten a professional cover. It is so good it freaked me out when I first saw it. The artist took the time to really talk to me. I have an editor woking on the pacing, flow (she has reworked the timeline for example and asked me to make a couple characters more real so their involvement would make sense). I am feeling good about the book. The artist even argued over the title, since it was on the cover.
The story is about the challenges veterans have to overcome when they come home. I served in combat 1966-1971 in Vietnam and it has changed the arc of my life. My veteran has to face his violent behavior and establish, for the first time in his life, his sexuality. His buddy who is helping him get “home” emotionally is a huge man of color from eastern Europe. Just to challenge that stereotype. The emotional damage veterans face (alexithymia) can send us down into the darkness. Love could bring us back. It is suspenseful and very dark. The CWA did an assessment and said “the book is satisfyingly dark”. With the editor’s help I am feeling good about it’s accessibility to civilians while keeping faith with the vets. I should be ready to bring this to the publishing world by Christmas of this year. You inspire and I am still at it. Because of the life I’ve led I know that facing the truth is the only way I will survive. So hearing it from you makes me feel comfortable that I am going in the right direction.
A Look In The Spec Pile: 5 Winning Screenplays (@ShoreScripts Screenwriting Competition 2015):
Hi Lucy,
Is there any way to get hold of these scripts if we want to read them?
Kind regards
Graeme
Hi Graeme, I read them because I was a judge in the contest, so can’t pass them on myself. My advice would be to track the writers down on social media and enter into a dialogue with them.
It is an honour and also a privilege to be the best and good writers that are always ready and available to help answer any question concerning your script, screenplay, and novels writing. Also help you read through your writtens like friend will do.
Hello Lucy,
I realy appretiate the platform you have given to us all to also share our idears with u guys
If no one is seeing the goodness of this platform I have seen it and I want to say thank you
GOD BLESS US ALL WITH THE BEST
Hey, you’re welcome! Glad B2W helps, thanks for telling me <3
Lucy, you are AMAZING and a gift from Heaven to all of us. Thank YOU for existing!
You are welcome, thank you for reading!
Hi Lucy,
Iβm a talent camper 5 and although Iβm not in your group I really liked what you had to say on Saturday. Itβs great that you put so much on your website to help us newbies and itβs free. Thanks with a cherry on the top! Mari
You are more than welcome, Mari x
Hi Lucy! I’ve been in your group for just over a month now, and I absolutely love it! I am fairly new to the world of scriptwriting, and still have much to learn. I love reading all the helpful tips and articles from you and engaging in discussions with fellow Bangers, and have learned so much already. I have even posted a few questions to the group, (though I was a bit nervous) and everyone’s responses have been so non-judgemental and really insightful! I truly appreciate having the opportunity to be a part of the Bang2Write community! Thank you.
Really glad you like it, Kevin. Best of luck with your projects
Thank you for the opportunity to join your email list I look forward to seeing lots of good stuff
Lorra Amede
I am new writer. So many opinions from so many different people, I sometimes get information overload. Your advice, however, seemed to make sense to me and actually spoke to me. Looking forward to learning more.
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Try this one: http://www.bang2write.com/female-characters
Lucy, I feel like I know you like a sister. Youβve got the sacred information on screenwriting and are willing to share it. Lucky is as lucky does and lucky like to listen to your words on the video. I learn so much every time I listen to one of them, Keep them coming Lucy V Hay,